4 DOF ESP32 Programmable Robotic Arm Kit, Robotics Kit App Remote Control Robot Toys Compatible with Arduino, STEM Educational DIY Robot Arm Kit Gift for Teenagers & Adults

I am thoroughly impressed with the ACEBOTT 4 DOF ESP32 Programmable Robotic Arm Kit! This kit is perfect for both beginners and experienced robotics enthusiasts looking to explore the world of robotics. The assembly process was surprisingly fun and easy to follow, with clear instructions that make it accessible even for beginners.The 4 DOF (Degrees of Freedom) robotic arm is quite versatile, and it can perform a variety of tasks such as grabbing, lifting, and moving objects, making it an excellent way to learn about basic robotic mechanics and control systems. The fact that it’s compatible with Arduino gives you endless opportunities to experiment and upgrade its functionality.What makes this kit even better is its app remote control, which is intuitive and fun to use! You can control the arm from your phone, which adds a whole new level of interaction. Plus, the ESP32 microcontroller provides great connectivity and is easy to program, making it a fantastic learning tool for anyone interested in robotics, engineering, or coding.I love that this kit not only serves as a great STEM educational tool but also as a fun DIY project for teenagers and adults alike. It’s a perfect gift for anyone interested in technology and robotics.If you’re looking for a hands-on way to learn about robotics and want to build something cool while having fun, this is definitely the kit for you! Highly recommend it!

I would call myself an interested adult beginner. I have a lot of robots in my house from Roombas to Aibos, and I have long been interested in learning how to build and program simple robots. As a working mom, I have little time to devote to this type of dense learning, but I'm eager to start making inroads into the subject. This Kit seemed like a good starting point.First, it's a bit of a chore to find and download all the instructions and software. There is a card that tells you how to get to it, but the website looks different than the instruction card. I had to do a lot of digging before I found the building instructions; I finally found them in the general instructions past setting up the micro controller. I would have preferred a paper manual on how to build the model in the box, but instead need to have my computer handy to see the instructions to build.Everything is thrown haphazardly into the box they send. I found that a little off-putting. I've tried Makeblock before and the container with components was much more organized, telling you what everything was. Everything is well labeled though.The structure of the robot is made from a black acrylic. It is cut out in such a way that the paper covering it like a sticker is very difficult to remove. I probably took me a good 40 minutes to carefully peel the paper off the parts and I did end up with some scratches because of it.I was disappointed to find that the battery case required 18650 batteries. There are two different types, make sure you get the "sharp ended" one that has a button on one side. Basically a set that looks like an oversized AA battery. These non-standard batteries required an extra purchase, the company has a disclaimer in their instructions that they are not allowed to ship the batteries with the unit and gives you instructions on where to purchase. I was able to find a set of rechargeable batteries for about $25, so you need to figure that into your purchase. That makes this more of a $90 purchase than a $65 purchase if you don't already have 18650s or can figure out a work around as some folks seem to have done.Building is straightforward and the instructions are very good. I tried using the Philips screwdriver they give you with the box and quickly pitched that for a nicer precision one that I had. I am a little annoyed that the main screws for building are counter sink screws and the acrylic parts do not have a impression for the counter sink. I chose to leave them as is instead of drilling a counter sink which makes it so the unit sits on the screws and not flat on the acrylic.The instructions walk you through testing the servos and performing a few functions with the microcontroller. Make sure you have your batteries to supply power to the servos before you attempt this. It's a very good block program system. I've dabbled in others before and I find this one to be pretty straight forward. I'm actually looking forward to playing around with it and maybe finally breaking through my block of understanding how to program these simple robots. Overall, I give it 4 stars, mostly because you need to make an extra purchase to get the correct batteries for it. But It's a good beginner kit and I'm going to be looking into getting a few more of their beginner robots.

My son has gotten into programming and robot and he’s been asking for some toys like this one, and since his birthday is coming up I decided to gift him this a little bit early and he hasn’t let go of this, every time that he’s not asleep he’s playing with this toy, and now I’ve just bought 2 more toys like this one, and I’ve never seen him happier.The best toy to get.

This thing is super cool! My kid was super excited to put it together, and I was very impressed with all the pieces and how professional it all looked. There is definitely going to be a learning curve with the coding, but I think he is very much up to the challenge - and something that he can easily integrate into what he does at school with his robotics club! I was a little frustrated to find that we would need non-standard batteries, but it's easy enough to order batteries, and more than worth it to get this thing up and running! I am very pleased with this item and I most definitely recommend it to others!

Assembly was involved but not difficult. My 7 year old girl was able to do 90% of it with just direction and guidance. A few things I had to do just due to complexity. The functionality is amazing, and the value is outstanding. My daughter has kept using it a few times a week, and to be honest that’s no common as she gets bored and moves past most toys quickly. This one seems to be a keeper, and I think her binding it has a lot to do with that. She proudly tells everyone she built it herself before showing of what it can do.